FLUSHING, N.Y., July 15, 2021 – The New York Mets today announced the team’s black jerseys will return on Friday, July 30 when the Mets host the Cincinnati Reds at 7:10 p.m. The Mets will wear their black Nike jerseys that night and all Friday nights […]
St. Louis Cardinals to honor Hall of Fame catcher “Simba” Ted Simmons, July 31
Legendary Catcher to be Immortalized with Bronze Statue Unveiling and Dedication Outside Busch Stadium, Uniform No. 23 to be Retired by Organization ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 15, 2021 – The St. Louis Cardinals organization announced today that it will pay tribute to National Baseball Hall of […]
LA Angels sign journeyman outfielder Adam Eaton
ANAHEIM – The Angels on July 14, signed free agent outfielder Adam Eaton. In a corresponding 40-man roster move, LHP Dillon Peters has been designated for assignment. Eaton, 32, has appeared in 58 games for the White Sox this season, compiling 15 extra-base hits and 28 […]
Cincinnati Reds to honor Entrepreneur Rico Grant
To receive Reds Community Advocate Award Tickets on sale now for African American Community Night – Friday, July 16 Local entrepreneur Ricardo “Rico” Grant will be presented with a Reds Community Advocate Award on Friday, July 16. The ceremony will take place before the Reds […]
Toronto Blue Jays News
The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned RHP Anthony Castro to Triple-A Buffalo. COURTESY TORONTO BLUE JAYS & MLBpressbox.com
2021 MLB All-Star Game: 91st Annual event Tuesday Night at 7 PM on FOX
The 2021 MLB All-Star Game was supposed to be in Atlanta at Truist Park. But politics made Commissioner Robert Manfred to change the venue to one of MLB’s home run havens, Coors Field in Denver. This will be the first all-star game in two years […]
2021 MLB All-Star Game: Home Run Derby tonight at 8:00 pm
Baseball’s top sluggers will hit their moonshots during the twilight of Colorado’s Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies on the day before the All-Star Game. Mets first baseman Pete Alonso won the 2019 event. He became the sixth right-handed hitter in the past seven […]
Philadelphia Phillies News: Vierling, Leverett, Vargas and Stokes earn organizational honors for the month of June
7/12/2021 Lehigh Valley outfielder Matt Vierling, Jersey Shore right-hander Adam Leverett, Clearwater right-hander Victor Vargas and Reading infielder/outfielder Madison Stokes have been named Phillies Minor League Hitter, Co-Pitchers and Defender of the Month, respectively, for June. Vierling batted .382 (21-55) with a double, two triples, […]
2021 MLB All-Star Game: Starting lineups, pitchers announced for 2021 All-Star Game
7/12/2021 Ohtani’s Remarkable Season Continues as First Two-Way All-Star in History Becomes a Two-Way Starter while Leading Off in Baseball’s Midsummer Classic; Washington’s Scherzer to Make Fourth Career All-Star Game Start Denver, CO – Earlier today, the 2021 All-Star Game managers, Dave Roberts of the National […]
2021 MLB All-Star Game: Ceremonial activities highlighted by tributes to the late Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron
7/12/2021 Billye Aaron and Family Will Be in Denver to Celebrate His Life and Legacy DENVER – The world lost the great Henry “Hank” Aaron upon his passing in January 2021, but his inspirational life and legacy will be celebrated at Coors Field during All-Star […]
2021 MLB All-Star Game: Angels’ Shohei Ohtani named AL starting pitcher
7/12/2021 Sixth Angels pitcher to start an All-Star Game ANAHEIM – Angels RHP Shohei Ohtani has been named the American League’s starting pitcher for the 2021 MLB All-Star Game. He will become the sixth Angels pitcher to start an All-Star Game, joining: Ken McBride (1963), Dean Chance […]
Oakland A’s News: Option 1B/DH Frank Schwindel to Triple-A Las Vegas
7/12/2021 OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland A’s optioned first baseman/designated hitter Frank Schwindel to Triple-A Las Vegas, the club announced today. Schwindel was selected from Las Vegas on June 29 and went 3-for-20 (.150) with a home run and three RBI in eight games with the […]
Kansas City Royals News: Whit Merrifield selected to American League All-Star team
KANSAS CITY, MO. (July 10, 2021) – Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Whit Merrifield has been named to his second All-Star Game, Major League Baseball announced this morning. Merrifield, who also participated in the 2019 Midsummer Classic, will join Salvador Perez, representing the Royals at the 91st All-Star Game, set […]
Houston Astros News: Brantley, Pressly will not attend the All-Star Game
HOUSTON, TX – Astros outfielder Michael Brantley and Astros RHP Ryan Pressly will not participate in the All-Star Game, which is scheduled for Tuesday at Coors Field in Denver, CO. Brantley will use the break to rest an injury (right side soreness) and Pressly has chosen […]
Boston Red Sox: Place right-handed pitcher Matt Andriese on 10-day injured list
Boston Selects Right-Handed Pitcher Austin Brice from Triple-A Worcester BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today placed right-handed pitcher Matt Andriese on the 10-day injured list with right hamstring tendinitis. To fill Andriese’s spot on the active major league roster, the Red Sox selected right-handed pitcher Austin Brice from […]
Los Angeles Angels News: MLB Celebrates Shohei Ohtani’s Historic Season and All-Star Appearance with New Spot
Major League Baseball is debuting a new :30 spot today celebrating the historic first half performance of Shohei Ohtani leading into the T-Mobile Home Run Derby and 91st MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. The spot highlights Ohtani’s incredible versatility as MLB’s first two-way All-Star […]
Arizona Diamondbacks News: Reinstates Kole Calhoun from 60-day injured list; designate Nick Heath for assignment; optioned Taylor Widener to Triple-A Reno
The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves: Reinstate OF Kole Calhoun (strained left hamstring) from the 60-day injured list. Designate OF Nick Heath for assignment. Following last night’s game, optioned RHP Taylor Widener to Triple-A Reno. COURTESY ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS & MLBpressbox.com
Dayton Dragons News: Day Air Ballpark to Host Rob Schneider Comedy Show
July 7, 2021 DAYTON, OH – The Dayton Dragons, along with East Coast Entertainment/The Comedy Zone, will host its second comedy show at Day Air Ballpark on Thursday, August 12th at 7:30 p.m. Former Saturday Night Live and movie star, Rob Schneider, will take the stage at Day […]
Dayton Dragons current Homestand 6 games vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
DAYTON DRAGONS HOMESTAND PREVIEW July 6 – July 11, 2021 Day Air Ballpark Dayton, Ohio **Back to Full Capacity** In accordance with the Governor’s elimination of COVID related health orders and restrictions, the Dayton Dragons have officially opened Day Air Ballpark to full stadium capacity. If […]
Dayton Dragons News: GREAT AMERICAN BEER TASTING TICKETS ON SALE NOW
THE ANNUAL EVENT RETURNS ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 July 06, 2021 DAYTON, OH – Great American Beer Tasting will return on Saturday, September 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Day Air Ballpark. The Dragons and Heidelberg Distributing have partnered for this annual event for […]